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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

SiliconStories ("we", "us", or "our") operates siliconstories.net, a technology news and information website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA, India), and other applicable regulations.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and device information. This is collected automatically via Google Analytics.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. See our Cookie section below for details.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the contents of your message solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • Affiliate Interaction Data: If you click on affiliate links on our site, third-party affiliate networks may collect data about your interaction. We do not collect payment or purchase data directly.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial data, government ID numbers, or biometric data.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • To analyze traffic and understand how readers engage with our content
  • To serve relevant advertising where applicable
  • To respond to inquiries and support requests
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Data collected is anonymized where possible.
  • Advertising Cookies: Third-party ad networks may place cookies to serve personalized advertisements.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google Analytics Opt-out. To opt out of personalized advertising, visit aboutads.info.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

SiliconStories participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some articles on this website contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations. All affiliate links are clearly disclosed at the top of relevant articles.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may independently collect data:

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (listed above), under appropriate data processing agreements
  • When required by law, court order, or government authority
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of SiliconStories, our users, or the public

7. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, the sources of collection, the business purpose, and third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal data. However, the use of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CPRA. You can opt out via your browser cookie settings or the links in Section 3 above.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, email us at hello@siliconstories.net with the subject line "CCPA Privacy Request." We will respond within 45 days.

8. Indian Residents — DPDPA Rights

SiliconStories is operated from India and complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). As a Data Fiduciary, we:

  • Collect and process personal data only for lawful purposes
  • Take reasonable security measures to protect personal data
  • Do not process personal data of children without verifiable parental consent
  • Notify affected users in the event of a data breach

Indian residents have the right to:

  • Access a summary of personal data held about them
  • Correct or erase their personal data
  • Nominate another person to exercise rights on their behalf
  • File a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India

To exercise your DPDPA rights, contact our Grievance Officer (see Section 11 below).

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Vercel and uses Supabase and Google services, which may process data on servers located in the United States or other countries. By using our website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, which may have different data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain usage data collected via Google Analytics for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Contact information submitted via email is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary for the stated purpose.

11. Grievance Officer (India — DPDPA)

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

  • Name: David (Amplifi321)
  • Email: hello@siliconstories.net
  • Response Time: We will acknowledge your grievance within 48 hours and resolve it within 30 days.

12. Children's Privacy

SiliconStories is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: